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Both places seem like reasonable venues to discuss. $2bn seems a touch on the low side given the aggressive schedule, but I'm in a completely different field.

The timeline to production likely hasn't changed all that much, maybe by 3-4 months at most. The real difference will likely be the speed with which they purchase and set-up the parallel assembly lines. Rather than stretching that ramp-up to last from 2018 to 2020, they're going to make that...

Do they loop up to Memphis or continue to march down I-20 to link Atlanta?

I have no doubt the trunk as a whole is deeper than the opening. I have no problem with the trunk or opening as it currently exists, as I'm someone that is anti-hatchback. I just think the depth of the opening is the one place that could pose a problem with getting reasonably large things in...

As a current Camry driver, the biggest thing I noticed about the trunk opening of the Model 3 is the depth. Width/height look fairly reasonable, but it's a very shallow/short distance from the beginning of the opening to where the glass cuts it off.

Have to figure the degree of vertical integration that is somewhat unique to Tesla helps with their margins and ability to pack more "stuff" into the base price, if desired.

I had planned on replacing my car this coming fall. Now just not worth it. It's an 06 Camry with only 88k miles. It could last far longer than I want it to. I'm so tired of driving it. So boring.

Not currently an owner, and it makes me very nervous for the 3. The closest service center to me is over 2 hours and in another state. I think I'm glad I'm on the east coast and down the list so hopefully most kinks are worked out by the time my number comes up.

I'm more concerned about Service Center access than Supercharger access. Then again, I usually drive less than 40 miles/day and have a garage for easy home charging.

Which is why I mentioned 65/20/59 area of the Uptown district.

I think it depends on if they're only going to place one or two. If only one, then somewhere close to the 65 and 20/59 interchange like the uptown district or the 65 and 459 interchange like the galleria would probably be the biggest bang for the buck. People coming into town on 22 can catch...

Is it possible that someone could look at this demand, knowing how important it is for Tesla to be on-time and ramp up quickly, try to squeeze them for more money instead?

I want an EV, and I'd prefer it to be a Tesla. Honestly though, so much of that is the appearance and offerings that currently exist or are coming in the near future from other car companies. If there was an EV by another company that offered a sedan (or at least not an overly goofy looking...

Model S/X prices are unlikely to change until they have electric competition that forces them to adjust.

I think this one will depend on the size of the battery increase and how much cost savings they're realizing with the gigafactory. If it's a 15kWh upgrade and the gigafactory is humming along, there's a possibility for <$5k. If 20kWh upgrade and/or gigafactory delays, then well over $5k.

Care to translate? Best I can tell, it's passed the senate and waiting on action in the assembly (equivalent of House?). Sitting still for 3 months now.

The one at Marrietta stayed open pretty much the whole time with a constant stream of people taking a look around. 20160331_103442 by Steepler2k posted Apr 20, 2016 at 2:30 PM

Model X

There was someone in a Model X at the Marrietta store during the reservations. Guy next to me in line said he thought it was the only one in the area.

For highway charging, yes. For destination/local charging, probably less so. That's going to require more creative options, I think.

I suspect there's a lack of demand. I live in the largest city in Alabama and I've seen maybe 5 Teslas here. Rarely see a Leaf, occasionally a Volt. I've heard of the BMW dealer selling a few of their new PHEVs. There are no Tesla stores or service centers in the entire state. That, plus round...

The public (read: government) will have to buy into the charging infrastructure at some point. This seems like an ideal set-up to partner with the local power utility to arrange publicly available charging stations throughout their area. Charging per kWh would work out quite fine, given that...

Depends on the state. Not all states offer plans with a variable rate based on the time of day. Mine (Alabama) does not, but then, our power is pretty cheap around the clock (my last bill was ~$0.133/kWh).

Might it be worthwhile to make a separate leather option? It's not part of the premium package on the S. Makes me assume they'll do the same with the 3, but you never know.

I have a garage that my wife and I keep barely organized enough to park our two cars in there. We'll put a NEMA 14-50 outlet in where I park probably end of 2017 if it looks like things are on track for me to get car in 2018 (east coast reservation, lined up before store opening). We're...

I drive to work and back. That's pretty much it. I think hatchbacks (in the traditional sense, like a Bolt) are hideous. The liftback form of a Model S is appealing though, and I think few would look at it and say hatchback. My wife is an SUV person, so if we need to haul stuff, we'll just...

I can name that tune in 7 notes!

There's still the option of buying into Tesla's network, to reduce the time involved in "N".

I'm surprised to be the first to say... My precioussssss To answer the poll, I picked Model 3.

It's an $18k jump from a rear-wheel drive 70 to a 90D. The big unknown is how much savings from gigafactory are priced into the jump to the bigger battery. Also, how much is the difference? Will it be a 20kWh jump like for the S/X (e.g. 60/80). Or will efficiency improvements of...

I hate going to the gas station. While my 2006 Camry only has 88k miles and could probably go for another decade (or more), I'm tired of it and want to replace it. I've looked at and/or driven: Audi A4, Lexus IS350/ES350/ES300h, BMW 330e, Accord, Camry, Sonata, Volvo S60... none of which makes...

Hyundai's Ioniq variant due out later this year would agree with you. I think I read that the PHEV and the BEV versions will only be available in states with emissions standards. Continuing to leave those of us in other states devoid. I think the only thing that would make me jump ship from my...

Marrietta, Georgia. I got there about 9:15 and was somewhere in the upper 80s in line. 4 people taking orders and I was taken care of right about 11.

Do you think there will come a point that there are "enough" superchargers? If so, then whenever that point is reached, the fee baked into the price of every Tesla that is devoted to the supercharger infrastructure is no longer required and can then go strictly to funding maintenance and power...

I'm trying to keep it under 50k pre-tax. Supercharging and all autopilot features are a definite. I'd prefer next-gen seats +/- leather and metallic paint. I'd really like both bigger battery and dual motor. Have no desire for performance packages, upgraded interior, sound, wheels, etc. I think...

It's a little different. That area of Mobile is definitely not urban and is well removed from the downtown area. It's malls across the street from each other, and mostly neighborhoods and other shopping centers surrounding it. The more traditionally economically depressed areas outside of...

I'd say 75000 cars in the first production year. Probably closer to 125000 for calendar year 2018.

Not a Georgia resident, but I was at the Marietta store to reserve the 3 last week. I got there about 45 minutes before open and was in the mid 80s in line. I think someone counted ~140 by the time doors opened.

Born and raised in Mobile, though I haven't lived there for almost 14 years. To say that area is not what it once was, is a massive, massive understatement. That mall is currently undergoing some investment and renovation, can cross fingers that it helps. No telling.

Another vote for autopilot convenience. Supercharger access if it ends up as an option/addition.

Not sure about the floating touchscreen, but I imagine I could get used to it. Interior almost looks like it still has some design work to finish.

Not sure about the floating touchscreen, but I imagine I could get used to it. Interior almost looks like it still has some design work to finish.

That dark grey looks pretty sweet.

Just got my number on mytesla. 11 hours after reserving. No email yet

A framed print out of your reservation number.

Reserved around 11am Eastern. No email or info on mytesla. Not a current owner. Charge shows up on my cc account.

He's said all along that not everything will be revealed tomorrow. Holding things back was always part of the plan.

If they held out this long only for something to leak today, someone is getting fired.

East coast non-owner. Voted 2nd half of 2018. Planning bigger battery, +/- dual motor (depending on price), and autopilot. Not interested in P, sunroof, or premium sound.

I start sweating when it's 70 out. I'm different.